1L3

VFR

SEARCHLIGHT

SEARCHLIGHT · NEVADA

Elev
3,413'
Longest RWY
5,040'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:47Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1L3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,413'
MSL · field 3,413' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 1L3

1L3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIFP (LAUGHLIN/BULLHEAD INTL) · 24.4 NM away. Conditions at 1L3 may differ.

METAR · KIFP

Observed 15:47Z

KIFP 271547Z 20010KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A2989
Wind
200° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,629 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM SSE
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RUTHANN GRANITO
Address
GRANITO LTD, 2614 CROYDON RD., CHARLOTTE NC 28209

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 10 kt
RWY 16
162°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 162° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,413 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored162° / 342°5,040 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
165', fence, 275' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
345', brush, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Wind indicator
No
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is a 3481 foot lighted mountain southwest.Show FAA
  • Terrain rises at a consistent rate north for 2 miles.Show FAA
  • Airport condition is not maintained. Runway closed for repairs indefinitely.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for private airport area use or information. Contact airport manager.Show FAA
  • There is an unlighted 165 foot power line 3.2 miles south of the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 16/34 is closed indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Five foot fence is 83 feet left and parallel to the centerline at runway 16 end.Show FAA
  • 34Two to four foot brush is located at the south end of the runway in the runway safety area.Show FAA
  • H1Touchdown and liftoff area is 46 by 46 feet. Final approach and takeoff area is 85 by 85 feet. Ingress and egress are at 340 and 160 degrees.Show FAA
  • H2Touchdown and liftoff area is 46 by 46 feet. Final approach and takeoff area is 85 by 85 feet. Ingress and egress are at 340 and 160 degrees.Show FAA
  • 34Markings are faded and brush covered at runway 34 end.Show FAA
  • 16Markings are faded and brush covered at runway 16 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959. Approved in accordance with ASN 2020-AWP-1742-NRA.Show FAA
  • 16/34There are cracks in the asphalt on runway 16/34.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1L3

Answer card
ICAO
1L3
Name
SEARCHLIGHT
Location
SEARCHLIGHT, NEVADA
Elevation
3,413 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,413 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,040 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Searchlight Airport sits in Searchlight, Nevada. The field elevation is 3,413 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 5,040 ft long on asphalt. No tower is published. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator says otherwise. The airport sits in higher desert terrain. Terrain rises steadily to the north for 2 miles. There is also a lighted mountain southwest of the field. That matters for climb performance and departure planning.

Published remarks say runway 16/34 is closed indefinitely. The airport condition is not maintained. There are cracks in the asphalt. Brush is reported in the runway safety area at the south end. A five-foot fence sits left of the runway 16 end. Markings at the 34 end are faded and brush covered. Prior permission is required for private airport area use or information. Contact the airport manager before planning any arrival. No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current service status before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Is runway 16/34 at Searchlight Airport open for use?
Published remarks say runway 16/34 is closed indefinitely. The airport condition is not maintained, so verify current status with the airport operator before planning any arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at 1L3?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator gives a different instruction.
Does Searchlight Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 1L3. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the longest runway at Searchlight Airport?
The only runway is 16/34. It is 5,040 ft long and asphalt, though published remarks say it is closed indefinitely.
Is Searchlight Airport towered?
No tower is published for 1L3. Use CTAF 122.9 and verify current airport status before arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at Searchlight Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into Searchlight Airport?
Expect high desert terrain at 3,413 ft MSL. Terrain rises steadily north for 2 miles and a lighted mountain is southwest of the field. That makes climb performance and obstacle awareness important.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery or airport permission at Searchlight?
For clearance delivery, the published remark says to contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079. Prior permission is required for private airport area use or information, so contact the airport manager.

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